Firefighters were called to a blaze at a farm on Knowsley Lane in Church Lawton just after 5pm Friday November 30. Crews attended from Congleston, Alsager and Staffordshire.

A spokesman for Cheshire Fire and Rescue said: "Shortly after 5.10pm firefighters were called to a report of a fire at a farm. On arrival the crews discovered a large amount of rubbish well alight. The fire in the open was unattended.

"Firefighters had to set up a water shuttle to get enough water to the area. They were in attendance for around an hour-and-a-half."